“As I’ve always said, I want to be here at the club, I’ve always said that, at the end of the season, it won’t be my decision,” Aguero said on Tuesday, as quoted by the Daily Mail. “The truth is, that with these things, it’s the club that handles everything, and obviously it’s always my intention to stay.

“[Guardiola and I] get on very well. What he wants, above everything, from all the players is that we push a little more.

“He’s always asking me for more, more, more [looks up and smiles]. Obviously it’s a sacrifice I have to make, that we all have to make, and fortunately tonight it worked and we’ll see if it keeps working in the next game.”

Aguero scored two vital goals in Manchester City’s dramatic 5-3 victory over Monaco in the first leg of the Champions League round of 16 tie.

Next, Guardiola and City host Huddersfield in the FA Cup replay at the Etihad Stadium on March 1 before traveling to Sunderland on March 5 in the Premier League.Try Newsweek: Subscription offers